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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17

PASSAGE OF AN TIOy ACE
COLUMBUS Ohio Feb 16 (>pectaD.-A law was enact
ed by the Legislature to-day wiping OF the statute
hooks all acts discriminating against colored peopA
This legazes the marriage OF whites with blacks and
gives to the coorcd people all privileges euoyed oy
whites An attempt made 70 pass s as Dill Mh, ~ ns
i,icn issl SisIatrc has promptly passed. The
ane ire much pleased. One effect OF the aw
vy w;II ,.. ~ abolish separate colored schooie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
rrnrp,r WITNESSES REMoysrRATE.

COLUMBIA, S. c., Feb. 10 (SpociaA.-'rhe thirty or
more witnesses attending the United States court in
Greenvile are indignant. The following pettion.h has
been signed by them and sent to Judge Slmonton
I. We the undersigned ask have you anv legal right
70 keen US here without any money to pay us offf II
Won have We ask Your Honor to close the court as we
hoard Il il right that we, who can't help ourselves
and are taken om homes and compelled to answer in
court should be compelled to discount our wages 20
per cent to testify Tor the richest Government Ia the
world 4"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
ORA WING A REVOLVER IN coURr

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Feb 16 tsD.eaD.-In cross-exami-
nation before United States Commissioner Parry yester
day. William Bailey, president the Kansas City and
Southern Railroad became enraged the presence OF
Charles A. shaefer brother OF Samuel C. shaefer drew
revolver and probably would have sl0t him had
been for the prompt interference Of Mr.. Fyke OF
shaeffers attorneys Bailey Is witness for John l. Blair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
RADICAL Kisses FOR THE QUEEN.

LONDON, Feb. 16.-A mass meeting held at Dart
ford TO-DAY made arrangcme the celebration OF
the Queens jubilee. The proceedings turbulent
owing to the opposition Of large number Of Radicals
The playing of the Queens anthem was received with
Kisses and shouts Of dcrison Finally committee
nominated in spite OF the protests OF
the greater number OF those present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
cAMpEN's OPPONENTS STAND STEADY.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb 1G.-The twentyfirst ballot
Il, iout Assembly was taken at for Senator There
we're eiehy-ninc votes cast OF which Ex-Governor IL
pierepont Rcp) received 80; Camden, 81; Davis Dem1
10. three scattering Mr. Reynolds, who bolted tDe
caucus by voting for Judge d. r. johnson
Yesterday returned to Mr. Camden today he gss,rsd
kis reason for strayng of yesterday that he oniy ae%
10 compliment life long friend but In future hc wouid
rrulain with the Democrats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17

TORONTO, ont, Feb. 16-A banquet given al the
Rossn House here tonight by the Toronto Board OF Trade
in honor Of It's retiring president Henry W. Darling
under whose administration the Board has become the
most important commercial body in the Dominion
Erasus Wirnan. OF NewYork, who, as n native Of To-
rono. was specially invited guest said that never in
the history OF the present generation the relations
OF the two countries strained thcy just
now threatened to become In speaking OF the
results Of retaliation he said 10 might be found that
Great Britain herself would have something 10 in this
matter of nOn-inercoursc. What this would lead TO
one can now predict s most true that the markets of
the United States OF the utmost importance To Canada
but those OF Great Britain of far greater
Importance TO the United States. While the United
States ahsorbs only ten shillings per head or
English goods, she exports To England ten dollars head
OF American products true that would he vast
hardship Ia England tO shut ont these products but not
nearly such hardship as IL would have been years
The development OF her Indian Empire makes her indie
pendent In the matter OF brcadstus and largely
cotton She would suffer, but she would suffer
nObly for the sake of her offspring this side OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER APPOINTED.

BosroS, Feb. 10 tSpecdD.-Goyernor Ames today
nominated George G. Crockcr OF Boston, for Railroad
Commissioner to nil the vacancy caused by the death OF
Judge Thomas Russell The Executive Council sus
pended the aud confirmed the appointment Mr..
Croker is graduate Of Harvard IN the class OF 1864
He is familiar with railroad law and has thorough
wledge OF the o G place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17

Mr.. PARNELL AND THE LAND ACT COMMISSION.
LONDON. Feb lG.-Mr. Parnc states that he will
10 adjourn the debate the address in reply TO
the Queens speech in order 10 enable the House
opinion upon the report of the Land Act Commission.
which will be published shortly. He also considers il i'm
perave call the attention OF the House tile grave
aspect OF the agrarian question The recommends
the adoption OF Mr. Parnes proposal to alter the
from fifteen 10 five and 10 admit leaehodes to the
benefits OF the Land Act.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17

In the suit against Shaefer wherein Blair Is attempting
TO get possession OF $50 OF land for terminal fa
Ties Tor the Kansas City and Southern Railroad Baiey
was arrested for assault with intent to kill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17

ArrhoVING THE AMERICAN SILVER PARTY.
LONDON, FeD l6.-An influential meeting at Leicester
n's eyening approved the action OF the silver party
washington and unanimously adopted q resolution de-
esrng that nothing short OF tho free coinage o silver
would support prices In the interest Of the debtor classes
~ mat the influence excrted by Messrs Beck Jones'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17

UNMERCIFUL ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW.
ATLANTA Ga, Feb 16-J. c. Beser, who was fined $50
In the Police Court for violating the prohibition law
ora weeks ago. appealed the City Court and being
yicted to-day fined $1,000 by Judge Howard Van
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON

LONDON. Feb. 16, 1897
DUNRAvENs sUcCEssoR-T Earl of Onsow has suc
ceeded the Earl Of Dunraven Parliamentary Secretary
OF the Colonial Office. "'"i'
STRIKE IN SCOTLASD-The Scottish Miners Federation
has decided 10 extend the strike the whole of File
shire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17

EyIDENcE AGAINST CORRUPT OFFIcTALA
CIc AGO. i0 morning paper gaoass ~ hs - n
Griune as saying: enough cvmence w Gsnu ~ sesS
syery boodo County Comissoncr 70 thc itcnuep
osn Srvcure tau partial jury " Wy thsan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
NO RELIEF FOR THE CROFTERs.

LONDON, Feb. 16.In the House OF Commons this even
Ing division taken Mr.. CaInerons motion In
favor OF an inquiry into the harsh and unjust admins
uson OF the law In the Croer Districts and the motion
was defeated by avote OF 253 to 1876.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
WOMAN SUEED DauEyy KIuca,

WOMAN SUFFRA or IN KANSAS.
TorEKA, Kan. Feb. IG-The Governor TODAY approved
the bill thus making it law, comforting municipal suf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17

ID
CRY OF MEXICO, Feb 16, via Gaveston.--TwO impor-
tant land sales estates in the northeastern part
OF the Republic have practically been carried through
Ecw-YOrk capitalists being the buyers The land con-
yeyed covers more than 500 square leagues.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
APPLIANCES FOR HEATING CARS.

INQUIRY BEGUN By THE NEw-yORK RAILROAD
COMMIssIONERS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23
LOCAL RREYITIES.

The great Twenty. second is over.
Snow commenced falling at 2 o'clock this
evening.
The Old Stonewall Brigade Band left this
morning for Staunton.
The parade of yesterday, to considera-
bic extent, prevented the observance of pan
cake day
The conference report on the House bill
to exchange property for q public building
at Arlington has been reported to the Sen
ate.
Among the trades represented in the pro-
cesson yesterday and not mentioned was
that of the Cannon Liver Tonic Company,
which had in line handsomely decorated
wagon, the horses being driven tandem.
Mr.. William Jayins, who has been in bad
health for some time past, came out yester-
day but was taken suddenly i'll on the cor
ner OF King and Royal streets and fell to
the ground. He was taken home where he
soon rallied.
Elk postmaster Windsor to-day made an
appointment with Senator Malone to meet
the committee from this city in reference to
the canal stock, by which the city hopes to
be relieved of its Indebtedness to the gov
eminent on that account, on Thursday, at
2 O'Clock p. m.
The funeral of the late Samuel II. Janney took
place from his late residence Cameron strcetthis
evening, and Notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather was we'll attended. Tho services were
conducted by Rev. Fl. Suter and the remains we're
inferred in st. Paurs cemetery. The pail bearers
were Messrs. D. A. Windsor E. s. Leadbeater
Geo. Johnston, Law Stabler A. A. Warfeld and
c. w. J. Summers.
little son of Mr. George Young. of this city,
followed one Of the military companies back to
Washington yesterday, and was not found by his
parents till this morning
A little child of Chsrles Chapman, the we'll
known colored driver of this city, died of spinal
meningitis last night.
The Columbia Fire Company had sc men in
line in the procession yesterday instead of 40 rs
published.
The GAZETTE yesterday published every item
of interest anent the parade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23

FREE .FIGHTs.-A fight occurred about
40 o'clock yesterday afternoon 10 Pitt
SIR. st restaurant, among number of Alex
audriqas AID Washing tonians. The cause
of ln5 fight was the too free Indulgence in
whisky, aud the disposition On the part Of
a number of roughs of this city to create
disturbances on occasions like that of yes
terday During the "scrimmage" Foreman
Kane, OF Triok a Company, Washington.
was cut on the face, and Samuel johnson,
also of that city, was terribly cut about the
head, either by beer bottle or blackjack.
His wounds, were dressed at neighboring
drug store There was also general smash.
up of things in the saloon. Tie fight caused
large crowd to gather about the place.
The police arrested two Washingtonians,
who gave the names of Charles Miller and
]. O'Neal, but they left collateral for their
appearance which they forfeited. JEFF Phil
lips, of this city, was also arrested for as
saulting Johnson, but to day he had his case
continued.
A disturbance occurred also at the ferry
wharf. in the evening,in which several Wash
iugtonians took part. Several Of the parties
were arrested and locked up in the station
house, and were this morning fined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YORK, Feb. oil a. m.-The stock
market opened very strong, first prices showing
advances of from I. to 1 d per cent. There were
further slight advances in the early dealings but
the market soon yielded. figures in the general
list declining from i to y per cent. There were
some Insignificant rallies toward the end OF the
hour, but at l o'clock the market was quiet aud
barely steady. Money easy at 3a4.
BALTIEogE, Feb 23.-virginia IS consolidated
AS; 1O-4os SO; psst-due coupons 81; new IS
65 bid to-dy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23

POLICE REPoRT.-Last night was clear
aud cool, with ten prisoners and eight
lodyers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed of the
following cases
James Jones, colored, who had been in
jail for al assault on woman last week
vas released on the payment of 81.
Geo. Wilson, Cnas. Miller and Jno. O'Neal
arrested by officers Sherwood, Brenner,
McCauu and Davis. charged with fighting
on the street yesterday. forfeited the $ each
which they had left for their appearance
this morning and JOS Mills, arrested on the
same charge was dismissed.
Levi Hill, arrested by officer Simpson for
resisting an officer, was fined 81.
JEFF Phillips, arrested by officer Lawler,
charged with as5auting Samuel Johnson
with loaded cane, had his case continued
till TO morrow
VIM. Smith, arrested bg officer Sherwood
for disorderly conduct, WAS tiued 81
Jno Pinkett, colored, arrested for abusive
language to the officers at the station house,
was fined 81.
VIM Kelly, arrested by officer Ticor for
beiug drunk and disordsriy at the local
den5t, was tined So.
Frank Riley, arrested by officers Lawler
and Hayes for being drunk and disorderly,
forfeited the So 80 which he had lett for his
appearance.
A Finerty, arrested by Off GER Roberts for
disordsrly conduct, was fined So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23

PERSONALS Thos. D. Addison and
bride are in the city, the guests of Mr.. w.
B Daingerfed.
Mrs. G. w. Cook and her sister, Mics
Lloyd, at their home, No. 3, Thomas Circle,
Washington, on Monday evening last held
a delightful reception in honor of their
guest, Miss Jackson, of Richmond The re-
ception was largely attended, among those
present being q number of ladies and gen.
temen from this city. A string band dis
coursed sweet music during the evening;
dancing was engaged in by many present,
aud delicious refreshments were served to
all The Alexandrians returned on the
midnight train.
Mr.. R. LeGrand Johnston, formerly Of
this city but nov prominent young artist
of Washington, was here yesterday to wit
ness the parade and see sorie of his old
friends
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23

COMPROMISED. -Iu March, 1888, Mr.. Jno.
5 Reynolds while acting as fireman on a
locomotive of the Franklin Narrow Guage
railroad in Pitsylvania county, had
his leg broken and received other serious
boldly .inuries. He brought suit against the
Virginia Midland road for 900 damages,
and when the case was heard in the circuit
court of that county last year got q verdict for
SIS 900. The company took an appeal and
the case would have come up in the Court
OF Appeals next month, but last Saturday it
was compromised, the railroad agreeing to
pay Sl2 900 cash, and ali costs of appeal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23

LgNr.-To day, Ash Wednesday, the be-
ginning of Lent, commemorating the passion
Of the Saviour, was observed by special SER
vices and prayer ir the Episcopal and Catho'
lie churches and fasting and abstention from
worldly pleasures aud ADJUSTMENTS by the
members of those churches. For the next
forty days society will cease from trouble,
aud the weary will be at rest, for Lent has
come. Yesterday closed gay and delight
full winter. Small dinners and card parties
however, it is said, will eniven the monoto'
NJ of this peuitential season. Easter Sur
day falls on April 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23

For weak lungs, splitting of blood, short
ness Of breath, consumption, night sweats
and all lingering coughs, DR.. Pierce's Gold
EN- Medical Discovery" is a sovereign rene
dy. Superior 10 cod liver oil. By drugists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23

Salvation Oil cures rheumatism in from
Y to IS hours, swellings and bruises in lew
hours.
Suicide is not more sinful than neglecting
cough. For only 25 ceuts sou can buy
bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and be
saved from death. Try it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23

The A. l.. l. FAIR was again largely at,
tended last night, and during the evening
the Stouewall Band gave fiue concert,
which was enjoyed by ali. The fair will
close Tonight, when the voting for the vari
Gus articles to be disposed of by ballot will
cease
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23

The OPERA House. for Treason"
was produced at the Opera House last night
before large audience by Mr.. Charles
Thornton and Miss Isabella Granger. sup
ported by strong company. The melo-
drama, in construction, sentiment, moral,
aud scenic requirement and display, is all
that is claimed for it. 1t is replete with
artistic acting. in which there is world of
pathos, womanly devotion and loving cour-
age, and in the hands of the able company
interpreting it proved most interesting
and instructive performance. The play
will be repeated tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23
LOCAL NEWS.

For this section warmer weather aud lo'
"a u.s. easterly inds shifting to soatherly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23

A NATIONAL MEMORIAL BRIDGE.--Sena.
Tor Mahone's bill for the erection of ma.
tional memorial bridge over the Potomac
river from Washington to Arlington, no.
tice of which has been published in the GA
zETrE, contains the following preamble
Whereas it is the desire Of the people OF the
United States that there should be erected in hon
or OF President Abraham Lincoln and General U.
s Grant monument of imperishabe msteral
aud of a design suitable to commemorate their
distinguished services and whereas the design
most appropriate is q grand monumental bridge,
symbOlical of the restored union, across the Poto
mac river, which divided the North from the
South during the struggle in which the services
of President Lincoln and General Grant were so
conspcuously valuable leading from the national
capital TO the sacred grounds OF Arlington, where
lie buried 10 600 who died for the union;
therefore sc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23
Court adjourned till court in course.

To PREVENT ESCAPE Ben. Biscoe, Capt.
Dixon's murderer, is still in Port Tobacco
jail awaiting the decision of the Court of
Appeals of Maryland in the matter of bis
appeal. Sheriff Simpson has him chained
to the floor, as be thinks that Biscoe was
implicated IN the recent conspiracy to break
jail by attacking Henry Smoot, the coiored
jaier, while the meals were being given the
prisoners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23

CORPORATION CoURT-Judge n. 8: Meade
presidinq.-Peter McCrink vs.. The Eureka
Screw, Bolt and Nut Mandatory referred
to Commissioner J. K. NJ. Norton for report:
RI. Lucas appointed administrator of
Beverly Taylor deceased, and G. r. Shinn,
Theo. Ballenger, NJ. SCHUYLER, II: MoWll'
liau9 aud Henry Hammll appointed ap'
praisers.
Court adjourned till court in course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23

Two MEN MIssING.-T custom house
has received letter from Liverpool! inquir-
ing about two men whom, it was said. came
as passengers to this city in lS49 on the brig
Antelope. Deputy Collector Lambert ex-
ahmed the records of the voyage of the
Autelope which came with salt to Lambert
x Mckenzie, and found that she brought no
passengers, and that the persons named
were not among the crew. Inc BRITISH
authorities have been so informed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23

Flour is quiet and without change; the demand
is confined to the jobbing traders, who are buying
to supply current needs. Tho Wheat markets are
without new features and are tame; futures
are dull and lower, while common and ordinary
grades are in full sympathy; there is a constant
milling demand, showing but little change for
prime lots Cor near delivery. Corn is steady
Rye is quiet Oats are firm. Produce is in fair
demand and without quotable change.
BALTIMORE. Feb. 23-Cotton firm and quiet :;
middling 99sa91a. Flour higher for low grades :;
Howard street and Western super ~ 2oa3 ~ ~ !;
do extra SO 25a3 10; do family 81 GOA 60 !;
City Mills super 81 5Oa3 co. DO extra s. BOA
3 rs: do Rio brands 81 62a4 81: Patapsco SUI
pcrlative patent So 40 do family So 10. Wheat
Southern steady and quiet red 90s93 amber
92a94 Western irregular and dull No winter
red spot s9i9a9o; Feb s9la bid !; March o9Aa
SOL, May 903sa907s. Corn-southern easy and
quiet white 4sa49l9; yellow Hail IL: Western
lower and dull mixed spot 452.a45 6; Feb 451s
asked March 45la bid May 46a. a47 70; steamer
45a4513. Oats steady; Southern 34a3S Penna
31a3S Western white 37a39; mixed 34a36
Western Slab. Provisions steady std quiet.
Mess Pork S14a15. Bulk meats-shoulders and
clear rib sides packed ASH. Bacon-shoulders
73aaSi7; clear rib sides 8i5; hams 13a1312. Lard
refined 7siaS. Butter lower; Western packed
15a22: creamery 23a2S. Eggs steady at 10.
Coffee irm and quiet Rio cargoes ordinary to
fair 14a148s. Sugar steady: A soft 5s,. Whis-
key steady and quiet at 81 23a1 "a.
New YORK, Feb 23-Cotton quiet; uplands
GIG; Orleans 81. futures steady. Flour dull
and heavy Wheat a.a1c lower. Corn shade
lower. Fork firm at SIS. Lard dull al 81 %.
CHICAGO Feb. 23-11:15 a. m.-May Wheat
sold at IT'S at the opening, or 1c lower than
Monday The market has since rallied to 1S1a.
May Corn 3S2.. May Cats 2S2s. May Pork very
strong at SIS 20. May Lard 81 22lh,
MARINE NEWS.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, FEBRUARY %, 1887.
Sun rises 40 Sun sets.............5 At
SAILED.
Str Meteor, Williamson. c, by Perry, Smoot
Il Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23

CHICAGO. Feb. 23-11:15 a. m-May Wheat
sold at IT'S at the opening, or 1c lower than
Monday. The market has since rallied to 1919
strong at SIS 90. May Lard 81 22la.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23
LOST AND FOUND.

7 OST-Last night at the bali given at McBur-
L 4 neys Hall. a GRAY CHINCHILLA OVER
COAT. with black velvet collar and having pair
of brown kid gloves in the pocket. suitable re-
ward will be paid for the return Of the coat to
w F. LEEF'S store, 157 King ST. feb23 st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-23

New YORK, Feb 23-cotton quiet: uplands
9 DIG; Orleans 0a. futures steady. Flour dull
and heavy. Wheat a.a1c lower. Corn shade
lower. Fork firm at SIS. Lard dull al 81 20.